Professional with strong background in executive support, adept at managing complex schedules, coordinating meetings, and handling confidential information. Highly skilled in communication, organization, and problem-solving, ensuring seamless office operations. Focused on team collaboration and achieving results, adapting flexibly to changing needs and priorities. Dependable and resourceful, consistently delivering high-quality outcomes.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Customer Service Representative
The Home Depot Inc
12.2023 - 11.2024
Answered constant flow of customer calls with minimal wait times.
Processed orders, exchanges, refunds and customer transactions.
Recommended products to customers, thoroughly explaining details.
Offered advice and assistance to customers, paying attention to special needs or wants.
Leveraged sales expertise to promote products and capitalized on upsell opportunities.
Handled emails, inbound calls, and outbound calls.
Managed customer accounts.
Quickly and reliably resolved customer issues, including follow-up to confirm remediation.
Handled billing issues and order inquiries.
Publicist
Freelance
01.2021 - 12.2023
Managed internal, external, and crisis communications.
Designed and implemented strategic business plan objectives.
Defined and achieved project and overall organizational vision, strategies and tactics.
Designed and created campaign e-mail invitations, articles and marketing videos.
Participated actively in brainstorming sessions contributing innovative ideas that helped shape successful PR campaigns.
Organized press kits containing essential information about clients' businesses or projects for easy reference by the media professionals.
Conducted thorough research on industry trends, ensuring timely pitches and relevant story angles.
Guest Service Representative
Marriott International, Inc.
10.2019 - 01.2021
Assisted guests with reservation modifications, resolving any issues promptly and professionally.
Resolved guest complaints diplomatically to maintain a positive property reputation and high customer satisfaction rates.
Developed strong rapport with returning guests to foster loyalty and repeat business.
Contributed positively towards creating a welcoming atmosphere by maintaining a clean and organized front desk area at all times.
Managed guest inquiries via telephone, email, and in-person communication, ensuring accurate information delivery.
Enhanced guest satisfaction by providing exceptional customer service at the front desk.
Collaborated closely with colleagues across departments to enhance overall guest experience throughout their stay.
Assisted in emergency situations as required while adhering strictly to safety protocols.
Collaborated with housekeeping and maintenance teams to ensure timely room readiness for arriving guests.
Executive Assistant
Crustacean Beverly Hills, House of An
05.2017 - 10.2019
Daily telephone and e-mail follow up with vendors.
Created and maintained all restaurant promotional collateral.
Managed social media platforms for CEO, increased followers and enhanced brand image through social media presence.
Created job postings and screened applicants.
Handled basic HR duties such as paycheck distribution and new hire paperwork.
Handled payment of invoices.
Booked all travel arrangements for CEO and family.
Managed vendor contracts.
Developed and maintained media contacts and relationships.
Liaison for press requests for events, on a day – to – day basis and during events.
Maintained CEO's calendar and scheduled meetings.
Handled customer complaints for all HOA restaurants.
Oversaw the creation of all digital assets and kept restaurant websites updated with relevant content.
Facilities Manager
Tremor Video
01.2014 - 05.2017
Oversaw daily administrative and clerical activity in office.
Handled all requests for building and equipment maintenance including full office renovation.
Acted as liaison between different company departments to ensure that problems were appropriately resolved while communicating via Slack.
Ensured that all supply orders, maintenance, and activities adhered to set facilities budget.
Oversaw payroll process for facilities department.
Coordinated and organized special events for the company.
Issued and tracked employee parking/access cards.
Ordered all office supplies including grocery orders and equipment for 10+ offices.
Set up and ensured all new hire work stations were complete.
Outreach Specialist
Connect 360 Multimedia
05.2012 - 01.2014
Created media distribution lists.
Proofread and edited blast faxes.
Sent collateral to distribution vendors and TV/radio stations.
Pulled monthly reports to send to clients to show airings, media impressions and designated market areas (DMA's) in which Public Service Announcements aired.
Pulled daily reports from Sigma/Nielsen's database to show TV/ Radio PSA airings.
Assisted with monthly reports for clients to reflect airings in DMAS, media impressions, audience impressions etc.
Made calls and emails to pitch latest projects.
Publicist
WestGlen Communications
06.2010 - 05.2012
Daily telephone and e-mail follow up with TV, radio and print outlets across the country.
Managed day to day calendar for company director.
Data entry of PSA placements, and updated media database.
Created media distribution lists.
Planned and coordinated PR initiatives, business development events, partner retreats, holiday parties and more.
Coordinated inventory orders, office supplies, and travel arrangements for staff.
Administrative Assistant/Receptionist
Axiom 257 Group
09.2008 - 06.2010
Oversaw reception area, including greeting visitors and responding to telephone and in-person requests for information.
Drafted meeting agendas, supplied advance materials, and executed follow-up for meetings and team conferences.
Handled all media and public relations inquires.
Maintained CEO's calendar, planned and scheduled meetings, teleconferences and travel.